Wait... Lovie Smith almost came here?
I don't remember that.
Also, that Bears coaching staff is loaded with quality coaches. A bunch of guys who failed as head coaches, but were good enough at what they did to get head coaching gigs in the first place.
that was the big rumor at the time, lovie was going to get out of his contract or something to that effect and the speculation was that he wanted to be here.....
I can only imagine what he would have done with all that talent in 07,08,09
there were articles and speculation in 06 after the superbowl from the chicago tribune that people close to lovie were saying he wanted to go to Dallas. he is from big sandy texas and grew up lovig the cowboys. i cant find the damn article of course.
Green Bay IMO is still the team to beat. Their offense is too explosive. Woodson will be back for the last few games and the playoffs. San Fran, Green Bay, and maybe New Orleans over the Bears.
Green Bay's defense still sux, and they have a shaky OL. New Orleans will be lucky to finish .500, they arnt a playoff team at all this year.
I've always liked Lovie and would take him in a heartbeat. But the guy has been under tremendous heat for years in Chicago. I think they've taken polls and the majority of fans wanted him fired for a long time. They've been stuck for years and maybe this year it all comes together, but it's not like he's been considered a top coach by most people.
Again, I've always liked the guy and would love to have him. Just saying that a lot, or even most people, don't agree with that.